Nursery Lead Teacher

4 weeks ago

Chicago, United States THE GREEN BEAN LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

General responsibilities for the Lead Teacher role include, but are not limited to:

  • Developing weekly lesson plans based on the project approach that includes activities in the following areas: science, math, literacy/language, and physical development
  • Following a daily classroom schedule that includes both choice time, circle time and art/sensory activities
  • Providing high-quality care including changing diapers, following hand washing procedures for staff and children, participate in family style dining, and monitor the safety and wellbeing of each child
  • Documenting group activities through photos, observations and teacher reflection
  • Conducting regular observations for individual portfolio assessments
  • Conducting parent-teacher conferences (willingness to conduct home visits if deemed appropriate)
  • Direct supervision of one or more teaching assistants (including conducting regular team meetings, modeling appropriate interactions with children and parents, training teaching assistants on documentation and project work)
  • Updating parent blog on a daily basis
  • Participating in annual Open House and other family events at the school
  • Participating in ongoing professional development (a minimum of 15 hours per year is required by DCFS)

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Associate's Degree (60+ semester hours of college level coursework)
  • A minimum of six semester hours in courses directly related directly to child care , Early Childhood Education, and/or child development (from birth to age six)
  • Three (3) written character references
  • Complete a background check and fingerprinting
  • Must be available to work full time between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Schedule coordinated with the Director.
  • Meets all DCFS licensing requirements, per the Rules 407, including a physical examination which provides evidence that staff are free of communicable disease, including active tuberculosis, and physical or mental conditions that could affect their ability to perform assigned duties
  • Ability to maintain valid DCFS required certifications (SIDS, SBS, Food Handler, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in ECE or related field preferred
  • At least one year experience providing care and education for young children in a group childcare setting
  • Knowledge of and experience with the Reggio Approach and documentation
  • Willingness to develop teaching skills through reflective practice
  • Willingness to develop knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice
  • Willingness to develop knowledge of DCFS licensing standards

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